Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPhilly's Surprisingly Long History of Climbing Greased Poles
Philly’s sports fans weren’t the first to climb greased poles in our city. They’ve just gotten the most hate for it. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Isa …
3 years, 5 months ago
Philly's Public Bathroom Problem
When you gotta go, you gotta go! But in Philly, sometimes finding a public bathroom isn’t easy. So where do you go when nature calls? The question ha…
3 years, 5 months ago
Why Philly Residents Want to Rename Taney Street
What do the Grays Ferry, Fairmount, and Tioga neighborhoods have in common? Taney Street. But that name triggers a racist history. Neighbors have vot…
3 years, 5 months ago
New Air Travel Tech, Climate Change Curriculum, and Black History Month Events
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Eliot Olaya, fellow at Al Día News, and freelance journalist Ben Seal…
3 years, 5 months ago
Punxsutawney Phil: Clairvoyant or Scammer?
Pennsylvania has two beloved groundhogs. But one draws spectators from around the world for, let’s face it, his bizarre lore. It’s February 2, which …
3 years, 5 months ago
Why Would Anyone Want to be Philly's Mayor?
It seems like everyone wants to be Philly’s mayor! Except Mayor Kenney, of course. Today, producer Abby Fritz talks with political contributor Denise…
3 years, 5 months ago
Traffic Nightmares in Philly
Whether you’re driving from the Ben Franklin Bridge to 76 or Broad Street to Fairmount Park, traffic in Philly can be a nightmare. According to the I…
3 years, 5 months ago
How Philly Changed Violent TV Coverage Nationwide
Violent crime is all over TV news. There’s a popular saying in journalism, “if it bleeds, it leads.” But it wasn’t always this way; in fact, the orig…
3 years, 5 months ago
Dead Whales, Boy Scouts Selling Land, and Golf Course Drama
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Frank Kummer, who covers regional environmental issues for the Philad…
3 years, 5 months ago
Best Ski Spots Near Philly
Let’s hit the slopes. There are great mountains and indoor spots to ski and snowboard near the Philly area. Host Trenae Nuri and Alisha Wiles, trip l…
3 years, 5 months ago